Why: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning came to Johnny Manziel's defense on Monday, a day after the highly scrutinized Texas A&M QB went home early from the Manning Passing Academy for missing and showing up late for assignments as a counselor. "I enjoyed meeting Johnny," Manning told ESPN.com. "I can remember a 20-year-old Eli [Manning] missing a meeting [at camp] and catching some flak. We always have counselors who leave early. Johnny was great with the campers for the time he was here. He had to leave early. I wish him the best and I want him to come back as a counselor next year." [USA Today]

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Why: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning came to Johnny Manziel's defense on Monday, a day after the highly scrutinized Texas A&M QB went home early from the Manning Passing Academy for missing and showing up late for assignments as a counselor. "I enjoyed meeting Johnny," Manning told ESPN.com. "I can remember a 20-year-old Eli [Manning] missing a meeting [at camp] and catching some flak. We always have counselors who leave early. Johnny was great with the campers for the time he was here. He had to leave early. I wish him the best and I want him to come back as a counselor next year." [USA Today]

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Johnny Manziel

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Why: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning came to Johnny Manziel's defense on Monday, a day after the highly scrutinized Texas A&M QB went home early from the Manning Passing Academy for missing and showing up late for assignments as a counselor. "I enjoyed meeting Johnny," Manning told ESPN.com. "I can remember a 20-year-old Eli [Manning] missing a meeting [at camp] and catching some flak. We always have counselors who leave early. Johnny was great with the campers for the time he was here. He had to leave early. I wish him the best and I want him to come back as a counselor next year." [USA Today]